Ghana targets 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes under new self-sufficiency initiative
Ghana is targeting the production of about 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes from more than 10,000 acres of land under a new initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on imported tomatoes.
Ghana is aiming to produce 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes across 10 regions through the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI), launched in the Volta Region on September 15. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and FarmMate Limited are spearheading the program, which will improve domestic production to meet the country's need for 805,000 metric tonnes annually.
Currently, Ghana imports about 300,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes to meet demand, with 30% of locally produced tomatoes lost post-harvest. The initiative will provide participating farmers with a financing package of GHS20,000 per acre, covering inputs, land preparation, insurance, and processing. GHATSI also intends to rehabilitate 22 irrigation facilities in the Volta Region and establish a reliable, year-round domestic tomato value chain.
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